In elderly people, fracture of hip region is very common.Very common predisposing factors are:Loss of calcium from bones - this is due to -(a) Lack of dietary calcium leading to osteoporosis- commonly people who are fussy about drinking milk.(b) Lack of exposure to sunlight - elderly people avoid moving out in sun.(c) Lack of exercise - general lethargy and lack of motivation to move out of house. Even normal walk maintains calcium in bones.(d) Uncoordinated movements due to aging . They produce...
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